Religious intolerance is a common theme that is often displayed across the world in various cultures. Intolerance is the inability to listen to the voices of those with varying beliefs and ideas. In many cases, religion is the main reason for disputes that have occurred in civilizations. Orthodox Christianity introduced religious intolerance into the world and the conflicts that emerged from this intolerance helped shaped the world in which we know. Although, the moments of intolerance are counterbalanced with moments of acceptance and tolerance by many different religions including the Jews, Muslims and Christians. It is said that “despite intractable differences and enduring hostilities, [these religions] nourished a culture of tolerance”
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In this case, the Muslims were under attack because of the divided Spain between the Christians and Muslims. The desire for the shed of blood of the Muslims from the Christians is evident many times throughout the poem. The intolerance is emphasized when the death of the Muslims is at the hands of the Bishop. The eagerness of the Bishop to slaughter those of another religion display the acts of intolerance by the Christians. The devotion to these acts is seen when Bishop Don Jerónimo says, “This day, I’ve said a Holy Trinity mass for you. I left my country and sought for you because I was hungry for killing Moors” (EL CID CITE HEREpg.165). This quote demonstrates that a person who is holy and holds a place within the church is willing to shed blood and kill in the name of religion. The quest to destroy the Muslims by El Cid was believed by the Christians to be backed by God. That is why their actions were justified. Their winnings were thanks to God, “God wanted the Christians to win” (pg.167). The Christians were on a mission backed by God and so it was acceptable to treat and behave in the manner in which they were. They were listening and following the voice of …show more content…
Listening and acting on the voice that they heard justified the actions that they performed. El Cid and his men believe this to be true and accept it as the reason for their winnings. St. Paul also listened to the voice of God to justify his actions against those of other religions. Although, St. Paul was always an intolerant person for someone who grew up in a tolerant empire. Paul was on a mission different than El Cid and his troops but the intolerance towards others was still demonstrated. St. Paul started his life intolerant to the Christians, “You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it” (Paul.1.13-14). Intolerance was not just something that the Christians participated in. All of the other religions in different regions had a mission to protect what they believed and anyone who said differently was persecuted. Paul intolerance to the Christians is then switched to all other religions except for Christianity once he hears the voice of God. Intolerance, only listening to one voice, is showcased by Paul only listening to Jesus’ voice. Jesus is “the voice” of reason for Paul and he preaches this voice to all he can find that will listen to him. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul’s inability to accept or listen to other voices is seen when he angrily yells at them for hearing
In this case, the Muslims were under attack because of the divided Spain between the Christians and Muslims. The desire for the shed of blood of the Muslims from the Christians is evident many times throughout the poem. The intolerance is emphasized when the death of the Muslims is at the hands of the Bishop. The eagerness of the Bishop to slaughter those of another religion display the acts of intolerance by the Christians. The devotion to these acts is seen when Bishop Don Jerónimo says, “This day, I’ve said a Holy Trinity mass for you. I left my country and sought for you because I was hungry for killing Moors” (EL CID CITE HEREpg.165). This quote demonstrates that a person who is holy and holds a place within the church is willing to shed blood and kill in the name of religion. The quest to destroy the Muslims by El Cid was believed by the Christians to be backed by God. That is why their actions were justified. Their winnings were thanks to God, “God wanted the Christians to win” (pg.167). The Christians were on a mission backed by God and so it was acceptable to treat and behave in the manner in which they were. They were listening and following the voice of …show more content…
Listening and acting on the voice that they heard justified the actions that they performed. El Cid and his men believe this to be true and accept it as the reason for their winnings. St. Paul also listened to the voice of God to justify his actions against those of other religions. Although, St. Paul was always an intolerant person for someone who grew up in a tolerant empire. Paul was on a mission different than El Cid and his troops but the intolerance towards others was still demonstrated. St. Paul started his life intolerant to the Christians, “You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. I was violently persecuting the church of God and was trying to destroy it” (Paul.1.13-14). Intolerance was not just something that the Christians participated in. All of the other religions in different regions had a mission to protect what they believed and anyone who said differently was persecuted. Paul intolerance to the Christians is then switched to all other religions except for Christianity once he hears the voice of God. Intolerance, only listening to one voice, is showcased by Paul only listening to Jesus’ voice. Jesus is “the voice” of reason for Paul and he preaches this voice to all he can find that will listen to him. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul’s inability to accept or listen to other voices is seen when he angrily yells at them for hearing